Honey vs. Sweeteners vs. Fruit: GOOD sugar and BAD sugar? | Episode 15 of 18

In this episode of the Glucose Goddess Show, Jessye Nchospe discusses the common misconceptions about sugar and sweeteners, emphasizing that sugar is sugar regardless of its source, be it fruit, honey, or refined sugar. She shares a story about a reader who experienced worsened health after switching to a fruit smoothie breakfast, highlighting that the body processes all sugar molecules similarly. Jessye explains that the key difference lies in the "wrapping" of the sugar, such as the presence of fiber in whole fruits, which slows down absorption. She advises listeners to enjoy their preferred type of sugar in moderation, use glucose hacks to mitigate negative impacts, and be wary of misleading marketing tactics like "100% natural" labels. The episode also covers sweeteners, categorizing them into "better" and "worse" options, and advises against switching from diet to regular soda due to the high sugar content in the latter.